ObjectiveTo discuss the key nursing points for patients with infective endocarditis and congenital isolated kidney after valve replacement. MethodsIn December 2012, one infective endocarditis patient with isolated kidney underwent heart valve replacement in our hospital. In addition to actively preventing postoperative infection of the heart valve, our nursing focused mainly on the isolated kidney protection and monitoring, and the related complications. ResultsThe surgery was successful, and the isolated kidney was effectively protected. The patient recovered and was discharged from the hospital. ConclusionFor patients with congenital isolated kidney with infective endocarditis, patients' urine output per hour and 24 h discrepancy quantity should be closely observed after valve replacement surgery. It is also very important to intervene early and carry out comprehensive protection of the renal function.
【摘要】 目的 Ⅲ型主动脉夹层非体外循环腔内支架隔离术在围手术期应用硝普钠控制性降压易导致精神失常，总结相关护理经验。 方法 2009年7月-2010年2月确诊Ⅲ型主动脉夹层动脉瘤患者36例，围手术期应用硝普钠控制性降压，均采用非体外循环主动脉腔内隔离术治疗，排除手术、麻醉等因素所致脑损伤而产生的术后精神异常。 结果 有5例出现不同程度精神失常，经加用口服降压药，减少硝普钠泵入剂量，缩短硝普钠使用时间，经过精心治疗及护理，患者精神异常症状逐渐减轻直至消失。 结论 长期、大剂量应用硝普钠易导致精神失常，需加强护理，及时发现，及时处理。【Abstract】 Objective To summarize the nursing experiences for mental disorders caused by sodium nitroprusside used to cure hypertension in patients receiving off-pump intervention surgery for DeBackey Ⅲ aortic dissection. Methods From July 2009 to February 2010, 36 patients were diagnosed to have DeBackey Ⅲ aortic dissection in our department. All patients received off-pump intervention surgery. We used sodium nitroprusside to control hypertension during the operation. Mental disorders caused by brain damage from surgery, anesthesia and other factors were ruled out. Results Five patients suffered from psychiatric disorders. Oral antihypertensive drugs were used, and we reduced the dose and shortened the time of using sodium nitroprusside. After intensive treatment and care, the symptoms of mental disorders alleviated and disappeared. Conclusion Long-term and large dose of sodium nitroprusside can easily lead to mental disorders, which requires intensive care, timely detection and treatment.
ObjectiveTo retrospectively evaluate the risk factors of mortality in postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) patients undergoing continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 66 patients (38 males and 28 females with mean age of 59.11±12.62 years) underwent CRRT after cardiovascular surgery in our hospital between May 2009 and June 2014. The patients were divided into a survival group (18 patients) and a death group (48 patients) according to treatment outcome at discharge. Univariate analysis for risk factors of death was carried out for preoperative characteristics and lab results among study population. Significant univariate factors were then further analyzed by multivariable logistic regression models. ResultsSignificant predictors of death included blood transfusion volume during operation, peak level of blood sugar and lactate during operation, the total bilirubin level and platelet count on the first day after operation, hypotension on the first day after operation, pulmonary infection, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) and the interval time of oliguria and CRRT (P<0.05). Logistic regression showed that there were statistical differencs in hypotension on the first day after operation, postoperative platelet count, and interval time of oliguria and CRRT respectively (P<0.05). ConclusionImproving intraoperative management, reducing bleeding and blood transfusion, controlling blood sugar level, dealing with complications such as hypotension, pulmonary infection and MODS more aggressively, starting CRRT when needed may be helpful to reduce mortality. Monitoring of the blood pressure and platelet count on the first day after operation is useful for prognosis estimation.
Delirium is an acute, transient, usually reversible, fluctuating disturbance in consciousness, attention, cognition, and perception. Delirium after cardiac operations is associated with increased morbidity, reduced cognitive functioning, increased short-term and long-term mortality, longer hospitalization and higher hospitalization cost. The diagnosis, prevention and treatment of delirium are of great importance for perioperative care of patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Effective delirium screening tools are very helpful for the recognition and monitoring of delirium after cardiac surgery. In recent years, there has been many new strategies for the treatment, nursing care and prevention of delirium after cardiac surgery. This review focuses on the incidence, risk factors, diagnostic methods, treatment and preventive strategies of delirium after cardiac surgery.